Recreates through text, line art, and photographs America's most notable fires and traces the evolution of firefighting methods

An innovative, vividly illustrated chronicle explores humankind's struggle to subdue nature's most primal and destructive force--from Rome 64 AD to the World Tr

Explains the challenging and dangerous work performed by firefighters, the clothing they wear, and the special gear they use.

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